Ad Hoc Networking

An ad hoc network is a network you create on-the-fly, using direct Ethernet, FireWire, Wi-Fi, or even Bluetooth connections among your Macs. An ad hoc network does, of course, have its limits. If you are using the network to share Internet access, the number of people who can effectively join it will be limited by the the amount of available bandwidth. How you connect your ad hoc network depends on the hardware you have and the speed you need. Creating an ad hoc wireless network is different from using FireWire of Ethernet but just as easy. Ad hoc networking is not right for every situation. But it is a great tool for gamers, business travelers, and people who need to pass big files or share an Internet connection when a local network is not available.